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The General (1926)
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When Union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single handedly and straight through enemy lines. |
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Cast
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Marion Mack | ... | |
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Glen Cavender | ... | |
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Jim Farley | ... | |
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Frederick Vroom | ... | |
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Charles Henry Smith | ... |
Annabelle's Father
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Frank Barnes | ... | |
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Joe Keaton | ... |
Union General
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Mike Donlin | ... |
Union General
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Tom Nawn | ... |
Union General
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Storyline
Johnnie loves his train ("The General") and Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War begins he is turned down for service because he's more valuable as an engineer. Annabelle thinks it's because he's a coward. Union spies capture The General with Annabelle on board. Johnnie must rescue both his loves. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Love, Locomotives and LaughsParents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(France) See more »Also Known As:
Der General See more »Box Office
Budget:
$750,000 (estimated)Gross:
€52,823 (Spain) (31 August 2002)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Australia: | Spain: (1982 version) | Spain: (1962 version) | USA: (2003 alternate version) | (24 fps)Sound Mix:
SilentColor:
Black and White (Sepiatone)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Annabelle's brother: Fort Sumter has been fired upon.
Mr. Lee: Then the war is here.
Annabelle's brother: Yes, dad, and I'm going to be one of the first to enlist.
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Trivia
Buster Keaton wanted to use the real locomotive "The General" in the movie which was at the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St Louis Union Depot in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the railroad initially permitted him to do so, even providing him with a branch line to film on. However, when it became known that the film was to be a comedy, the railroad withdrew permission, and Keaton had to look elsewhere. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Annabelle gets drenched when she and Johnnie stop for water, but as they return to the engine, her dress is dry. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Annabelle's brother: Fort Sumter has been fired upon.
Mr. Lee: Then the war is here.
Annabelle's brother: Yes, dad, and I'm going to be one of the first to enlist.
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